Defense Tech Reporter: Air & Space Innovations

Defensescoop; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision

Employer-paid life and disability

401K with employer match

Cutting-edge work environment

Job summary

DefenseScoop is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the U.S. Air and Space Forces’ use of emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense, along with excellent communication skills and experience in journalism.

This role involves breaking news on defense tech, developing sources within the community, and producing multimedia content. The position offers a salary range of $70K to $95K and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience or 3+ years at a defense-focused publication.
• Strong familiarity with technology and defense agencies.
• Proven track record covering defense, preferably U.S. Air and Space Forces.

Responsibilities

• Produce exclusive, in-depth stories on defense technology.
• Cultivate a network of sources across the defense community.
• Collaborate with the team on enterprise-level stories.
• Grow the DefenseScoop brand participating in events.
• Create compelling multimedia content for DefenseScoop.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

SEO knowledge

Multimedia tools

Social media understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

DefenseScoop is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the U.S. Air and Space Forces’ use of emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense, along with excellent communication skills and experience in journalism.

This role involves breaking news on defense tech, developing sources within the community, and producing multimedia content. The position offers a salary range of $70K to $95K and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.